Bleriot XI - The First Warplane

The Bleriot XI was the world's first warplane. This is its story.

[@Drachinifel]

Very nice!

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

Thanks, Drach! I am encouraged!

[@user-xq2zn8bu9q]

This channel is addictive & thank you for sharing your knowledge & taking the time to produce such quality material. I had never heard of 'Wing warping' or 'Tractor configuration' before, amongst other things. Also, a big 'Hello' 👋 from Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@garychynne1377]

blerio's were ahead of there time. they look like aeroplanes not flying chicken coops. pictures i've never seen. thank you.

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

Ah. My very first video. Makes me cringe a bit when I review some of my old stuff. At some point I'd like to review them, add to the script, and re-record. There's a few things I'd probably do differently. I also need to pull some of the information together and do a video just on the Italo-Turkish War.

[@noushindowlatshahi6221]

Excellent information!

[@mrstacyj9496]

JC: Your video essays are great. About 1969 (or 1970) I read "Iron Men With Wooden Wings" by Lou Cameron. Exciting! Thrills! Have only ever flown commercially, but often imagined the chill of an open cockpit and the calm of the morning air. Stay Healthy

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

I once went up in an open cockpit glider in Winter. It was rather cold. Glad you're liking the channel.

[@davidbesenger1745]

Well done! Great presentation of the information including voice and cadence. I found you from your facebook post. Thanks!

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

Thank you, David! I don't know how many aircraft saw service during World War 1, but I plan on doing something on all of them. My current schedule is one per week, unless I do war poetry in which case there might be two. Q&A will depend on people's responses.